Mr. Speaker, I have the honour to present a petition requesting the creation of a royal commission on the environment and health.
The petitioners come from across the country. They are concerned about the thousands of chemical products which contaminate our air, water and food.
As a result, they are asking the government to direct a royal commission to examine all aspects of the environmental and health impacts of Canada's industrial activities.
The petitioners also request that the government apply the precautionary principle in protecting health and the environment from uncertain risks.